Appendix 707. SF 6 Residential District (SF 6).
Intent. It is the intent of this district to provide areas for medium density one- and two-family residential purposes. Encroachment by high-density multi-family residential, commercial, industrial, or other uses incompatible with or capable of adversely affecting the residential character of this district shall be discouraged.
707.1 Permitted Uses:
(A)
One-family dwellings, excluding mobile homes;
(B)
Duplexes;
(C)
Golf courses; and
(D)
Accessory uses.
(E)
Churches, synagogues, temples, and other places of worship subject to the provisions of Article 12.
707.2 Single-Family and Two-Family Dwelling Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, single-family and duplex dwellings shall meet the following requirements:
(A)
Front yard setback: Twenty (20) feet;
(B)
Side yard setback: Ten (10) feet
(C)
Rear yard setback: Fifteen (15) feet;
(D)
Minimum lot area:
Single-family: Six thousand (6,000) square feet;
Two-family: Eight thousand (8,000) square feet;
(E)
Minimum lot width at building line: Sixty (60) feet;
(F)
Maximum height of structure: Thirty-five (35) feet from grade (not to exceed three (3) stories); and,
(G)
Building coverage: Not to exceed thirty-five (35) percent of the lot.
(Ord. No. 15-02, § 1, 2-19-02)
707.3 Conditional Uses:
(A)
Reserved.
(B)
Publicly owned buildings, facilities, or lands, provided the review as required by Section 6-29-540 of South Carolina State Law is complete.
(C)
Publicly or privately owned utility substations or sub-installations, including water towers, provided the review as required by Section 6-29-540 of the South Carolina State Law has been completed.
(D)
Private educational facilities, nurseries, or day care centers, provided that:
1.
Such uses shall meet the minimum standards set forth for such facilities by the Department of Social Services and other state departments.
2.
Such uses shall meet the area requirements of the residential district in which it is to locate.
3.
Reserved.
4.
A buffer strip may be required if deemed necessary in order to reduce the noise factor generated by the day care facility.
5.
Day/child care centers shall meet the requirements established in section 525.
(E)
Accessory living quarters in conformance with the requirements of Article V, Section 509.
(Ord. No. 67-88, 4-18-89; Ord. No. 137-97, §§ 4, 10, 12-2-97; Ord. No. 51-99, §§ 15, 20, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 26-01, § 1, 3-20-01; Ord. No. 114-01, § 1, 9-4-01; Ord. No. 138-04, § 2(Att. 1), 2-1-05; Ord. No. 21-08, § 1, 2-19-08; Ord. No. 35-18, § 13, 5-1-18)
707.3.1 Special Exceptions. Owing to their potential negative impact on the community, the Board of Zoning Appeals may approve the following use(s) as a special exception:
Bed and breakfast establishments (B&Bs) subject to the following conditions:
1.
That the special exception complies with all applicable development standards.
2.
That the special exception will be in substantial harmony with the area in which it is to be located.
3.
That the special exception will not be injurious to adjoining property.
4.
That the special exception will contribute to the economic vitality and promote the general welfare of the community.
5.
That the special exception will not discourage or negate the use of surrounding property for uses(s) permitted by right.
6.
In granting a special exception, the board of zoning appeals may impose such reasonable and additional stipulations, conditions, or safeguards as, in its judgement, will enhance the siting of the proposed special exception.
(Ord. No. 87-01, § 1, 7-10-01)
707.4 Other Requirements:
(A)
All allowed uses shall be required to conform to the standards set forth in Article VIII.
(B)
Signs permitted in SF 10 Residential Districts, including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article X.
(Ord. No. 67-07, § 1, 5-1-07)